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1. I O Port lsP KI AA oe for digital mic split we 2 o E GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 17 AP9989 iss 2 gt SoftKeys are Scene Safe gt DCA mute Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2 Direct Out Post Delay Pre fade Post Mute Default Pan E Monitor Out ME 1 mode not assigned Custom Rotary 1 Talkback from Input 44
2. 1 0 Port Local 1 0 0 Port In 1 64 Inputs 1 0 Port Out 1 64 Local 41 44 XLR Local 21 Local 45 48 RCA Local 25 Local 27 28 SPDIF me ree raal Outputs 24 XLR 26 RCA Local 29 30 AES3 System examples dSNAKE In 1 24 auaa dSNAKE Out 1 12 isislalalalele BeVeeease s ALLENS HEATH ee Se A ame Oost eS S Mtaani Local Exp In 1 8 Local Exp Out 1 4 ile ma x 5 S eed A eae B le ARRAN ey am santana a Exp GLD Chrome Edition User Guide GLD AR2412 Standard AR system 32 in 22 out 24 remote mic inputs GLD AR84 Compact AR system 16 in 14 out 8 remote mic inputs AP99839 iss 2 dSNAKE Exp In 1 8 dSNAKE Exp Out 1 4 Seaaaaak haa Kr SNAKE In 1 24 dSNAKE Out 1 12 GLD AR2412 AR84 eS Expanded AR system Sa leverererevees lex pee N 40 in 26 out Q e ANE o eet ey e 32 remote mic inputs can QS Gesatea C7 y _ 2 i dSNAKE Local Exp In 1 8 Local Exp Out 1 4 dSNAKE Exp In 1 8 dSNAKE Exp Out 1 4 _ Seeaaaad haage _aasaaaad h ASNAKE n 1 24 GLD AR2412 2x AR84 Expanded AR system 48 in 30 out 40 remote mic inputs SNAKE In 1 16 dSNAKE Out 1 8 Ee GLD AB1 ME 1 KAS nears gt ME U Rugged digital stage box BHeeseadianaa 24 in 18 out 16 remote mic inputs __ dSNAKE Exp 1 1
3. Show Manager screen Available Shows are listed These include Template and User Shows Touch the Template Show you want to load Touch Recall A popup appears for you to confirm the action Recalling a Show overwrites all the system settings including the DSP mix architecture Surface configuration current parameters all the Scene and Library memories If you want to keep the current settings to be used again in the future then first Store them as a User Show The Show Manager screen Recall the Store a new User Show This opens the keypad Touch a Show selected Show name to highlight and select it Setup Template Shows GLD Shows Fudio Show Mana jer 5 Control Memory Config Shows Cont ols Utility Library Manager USB Shows Type in and Apply a name for the Show Shown with a red USB Shows icon These i Shown with a blue cannot be deleted F Template2 LRM icon S amp S Templates Mon User Shows Shown with a I8 Twilight Hotel Copy Shows from green icon the USB key to the Overwrite Delete or Rename an existing User Show Info shows details on file size and when the highlighted Show was last modified GLD Chrome Edition User Guide Copy To USB gt gt 19 GLD or from the GLD to USB These controls become available when a USB key is plugged in and is recognised AP9989 iss 2 Template Show settings There are three Template Shows available as a starting
4. for example 192 168 2 1 Some may already be compatible for example 192 168 1 254 Set the router DHCP settings Make sure the router is set for DHCP so that it automatically allocates a compatible IP address to your iPad To avoid conflict with the GLD static address we recommend you set a router DHCP address allocation range of 192 168 1 100 to 200 Note You do not need to change the GLD setting to DHCP The console will work fine with a static IP address as long as it is not within the router DHCP address range GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 13 AP99839 iss 2 ALLEN amp HEATH G80 a CXPANOER ti owl low 38 182 00 M8 fo a0 o 1790 pe yee N r a ix K3 IG i 4 NA A a S Ps ce z E MM M GLD Chrome Edition User Guide Set the router security To prevent other people accessing your Wi Fi we recommend you enable WPA WPA2 encryption during router setup A wireless key password will need to be set up Make a note of the router SSID This is the name that the router broadcasts to help identify it in the network list you will see in the iPad Settings Wi Fi page If you want you can change the SSID to help you identify it alongside other wireless networks in the area After setup the wireless router can be connected to the Network socket on the rear of the GLD console using a CAT5 cable Plug this into one of the LAN not Internet ports on the rear of the router Position the router Make sure it is within the specified range a
5. DCA mute Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2 1 Direct Out Post Delay Pre fade Post Mute Default Pan BS al Monitor Out ME 1 mode not assigned Custom Rotary 1 Talkback from Input 44 and assigned to all Aux sends PEQ 20 20kHz Curve Fill On not assigned Custom Rotary 2 oe bore pace ES 2 5 Scene Edit Confirmation On Channel number Alt View 9 6 DCA ne Al 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11112 Al 1 2 3 4 5 6 LR 8 PAFL Clear Aux Tap tempo B 13114 15 16 17 18 19 20 1214 22 23 24 B 112 3411516 st ILRI a pete FX return FX send c 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 o1 2 3 4 4 2 3 44 deny Gr Mtx 0 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 6USB o e1 LR 41 2 st s2 Ree 6 TYTY 9600 5 22 CA Gos 2 Ge Gos Gus Ca 9 O AR2412 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 At A2 A3 A4 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A5 A6 sAlisAlR AR84 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 sGlisGtrsG2isG2e o e e2 e2 2 9 C 3 D E 5 AR84 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 3 MisMirM2M2 0000000 GLD 80 Talkback m USB lt In not patched 41 42 43 45 6 Playback Record S b M1 dSNAKE EXPANDER
6. MAIN Monitor 1 40 dSNAKE i LAR MATRIX EXT IN PATCH from pror aiid Input Skt 1 48 i 66 Input DIR OUT EXPANDER 1 0 Input 1 64 Os L R Monitor 1 40 USB PI k l o Po GRP to AUX MTX aybac Post Dly 7 Input Skt 1 48 Skt 21 24 I I I I oPre Ley Pipa 1 0 Input 1 64 DPE Pre Dly Ready 4 4qpy oo N o Post AUX MAIN to MTX LEV PAFL Skt 25 26 Wedge Monitor DAC fe RCA OdBu Ready igit EXT IN PATCH from o MATRIX MASTER S ii Input Skt 1 48 Configure as MONO or STEREO es aes s Cs 1 0 Input 1 64 Strip METER USB Playback multi Stereo Record point O gt AFL RackFX 1 8 USB Skt v0 Pon or RackFX 5 FAD rene q MTX Output 64 Outputs 48kHz ACE Remote Audio Talkback Dim option L R M PAFL MADI Digital Mic Split sends PFL AFL MONITOR mem 4 strip METER a METER 3 Active a rome Record FADER FADER therSound hannel Inserts 31 band 1 3 octave MUTE wepce O MUTE F PHONES Waves MMO ADAT Aviom iDR Hearback v gt gt MSH 3 EXT TALK to PAFL Any input socket PREAMP Jesh 4 i Port o mpat PFL TRIM urface Talk mic DELAY Qe ml bet Oy PAFL PHONES EM to PHONES wa Sat 0o00 GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 9 AP9989 iss 2 GLD Chrome Mixer controls Channel Processing Strip Analogue style processing control section presenting the main controls for the Preamp HPF Gate PEQ and Compressor Press the strip Sel key to acces
7. and assigned to all Aux sends i PEQ 20 20kHz Curve Fill O not assigned Custom Rotary 2 USB Playback assigned to Channel 47 48 Scene Edit Confirmation On Channel number AtView US ee ie a 7 1121314115161718 9110111112 Al 112131411516 ILRIM a E2 ear Aux Tap tempo 13114 15 16 17118 19120 21 22 23 24 B 11 21 1314115 16 Js1 all Pre fade FX return FX send 2526 27 28 29130131 32 33 34 35 36 oc 1 2 3 4 MA a o Gr Mtx 37 38 139 401 41 42 43 45 6USB E LRM 112 1 s2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L RMM AR2412 Soo O 6606 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A1 A2 A3 A4 O 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A5 A6 sA1tsAlR Oe 6 AR84 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 lt GisGirM1 M P 2868 a AR84 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 MiMirM2aM2 7 QOGLL amp 7 GLD 80 Talkback m USB In not patched 41 42 43 45 6 Playback Record dSNAKE EXPANDER I O Port OOO o um OwP AAAA le G for digital mic split oh Sn pier J SoftKeys Scene Safe DCA mut Fader Bank 1 Fader Bank 2 m Direct Out Post Delay Pre fade Post Mute Default Pan 2 Monitor Out ME 1 mode FX1 send Custom Rotary 1 Talkback from IP44 and assigned to all Aux sends PEQ 20 20kHz Curve Fill On FX2 send Custom Rotary 2 ae oe pa to Hg 47 48 D 5 Scene Edit Confirmation On Channel number Alt View Srel sok i 6 7 11 2 314 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Al1 2 3 4 516 IEMW 8 PAFL Clear mono Aux not assigned 13
8. mains power and connecting cables are reliable and that the system will not be disturbed or switched off during the update Note 3 Updating firmware restores the console parameters to factory default If you want to keep your current settings then go to the Setup Memory Show Manager screen and store them as a Show memory before starting the update Recall the show after you have updated your firmware Note 4 After updating the firmware you may need to re calibrate the touch screen and faders Do this using the Setup Utility Calibration screen Firmware update instructions for Windows Step1 Download the firmware Visit www allen heath com and download the latest GLD firmware Save the zipped file to your Desktop or folder of your choice You may also wish to keep a copy of this zip file as a backup of this version of firmware Step2 Remove any previous GLD Firmware from your USB key Plug a USB key into your computer If you have previous GLD firmware already on your key look in its AllenHeathGLD folder and delete the existing Firmware directory and also the Firmware md5 file in the AllenHeathGLD folder Do not delete the other directories Step3 Open and extract the Zip file to your USB key Open up the zip file you have just downloaded Extract all files to the root directory of your USB key Once the extraction is complete check that a new Firmware directory has appeared under the AllenHeathGLD folder on your USB key You may nee
9. on the input faders by selecting its master strip Mix key Or work with the sends from one channel to all the Auxes shown on the master faders by selecting the channel Mix key Be aware of which Mix is currently selected For example when you have finished adjusting an Aux send press its Mix key again to turn it off and return to the main mix The currently selected mix is displayed in the lower left screen toolbar PAFL Sends the channel PFL pre fade listen or AFL after fade listen signal to the GLD headphones and monitoring system Preferences for the PAFL system are set using the Setup Audio PAFL screen Input PAFL overrides mix master PAFL GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 21 AP9989 iss 2 Working with the Mix on the fader strips Normal mix mode FOH Main Mix active IP 1 IP 2 IP 3 IP 4 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 LR hold ON Mi perce Roui down 9 sic va press Mix ssign Rou ro ate Se o O O DO EEO O O sea amp Channel faders Master faders Master Mix view Access Aux FX Matrix mix on faders IP 3 P4 IP 5 IP 6 IP 7 IP 8 ux re hold i Aux2 down press Sel Pre Post q s al 0 0 8 0 o B press Mix Ass
10. point for classic FOH and monitor mixing applications Template1 LR Stereo main mix Use for FOH or mixing monitors from FOH Template2 LRM 3 way main mix with separate Mono bus for centre or fill speaker Template3 Mon Dedicated monitor mixer with 6 wedge and 6 stereo IEM mixes These have the following common settings e SoftKey assignments are Scene Safe e SoftKeys 1 8 DCA mute 1 8 SoftKey 9 PAFL Clear All SoftKey 10 FX4 tap tempo FOH only e SoftKey 11 12 Unassigned Scene Confirmation On e Global Direct Out post delay pre fade post mute ready for ME 1 personal mixer sends e Monitor Port ME 1 mode e O Port out input socket 1 48 PEQ 20 20kHz Curve Fill On Talkback Momentary Dim off e Template and 2 FOH Auxes are post PEQ pre fade e Template3 Mon Auxes are post fade e FX mixes are post fade effects e USB playback assigned to CH47 48 e USB recording from LR via stereo Matrix1 e Scene 1 and 499 backup Reset GLD 80 Template default e Scene 2 and 500 backup Reset GLD 112 Template default e Scene 498 Reset MIDI Strips restores default MIDI Strip message settings The Template Show Board Reset Scene Each Template Show provides two Reset scenes in position 1 and 2 These reset the GLD 80 or GLD 112 mixer settings to the starting point default for the loaded Template Show These Board Reset Scenes are duplicated in positions 499 and 500 at the end o
11. rotary Opens on screen Help Manual StAux4 OEE e Check which Mix is currently selected For GEQ on faders press GEQ Fader Flip Master on Main Mix active last fader RTA on strip meters RTA follows current selected PAFL DCA and Audio Group assign hold LR DCA down igi Mix Assign Routing EA ie Ee Ea press Mix Assign GS eaegea lt e 8 BB y aly Bo o ea Ba 8 OB Mix vl D Q Channel faders Master Mix view Master faders Access Aux FX Matrix mix on faders e Press Mix again to return to Main mix Channel Mix view Aux1 Aux2 hold IP 6 IP 8 Aux1 Aux2 a PRE IP 5 hold down press Sel Pre Post s ail 0 0 0 0 Trea B press Mix Assign Routing 3 all 4 a amp Sa geass 8 down ki gjg a eo 0 lt 1 gt lt i
12. screen Processing view You can also do this by turning on then off any strip Sel key Access the User To safely shut down the GLD computer login screen before turning the system off Returns to this Opens the Quick screen Start Mixing Guide Always shut down using this button Users Quick Start Real time clock Set the date and Displays system H idii time using the connection status ASAKE AR2412 Setup Utility Date Time screen dSNAKE AR84 d To lock the surface i ig Expander AR84 Firmware V1 1A 7421 ia en controls Can be Intormatio praa Scene 4 password protected Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Tabs to open one of the 4 custom meter pages or the RTA real time analyser display The RTA follows the PAFL E ae me a ee fee on ae signal Custom a E A A E g meters are assigned aic using the Meters screen Touch to open the Help page for the current screen You The last Scene recalled and the Scene highlighted in can also access the the Scene list ready to be recalled are displayed here main Help menu from here Shows which Mix is currently selected Shows USB playback and recording status Look here to check that you are on the correct mix For example Touch to open the USB Audio screen remember to turn off an Aux Mix key to return to the Main LR mix assigned to the Automatic Mic Mixer Touch to open the AMM Setup page GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 19 AP99839 iss 2
13. st die o Xa aap gt BS All sends to one master O Access the FX gt To send to an FX press FX master Mix gt To adjust FX parameters press FX strip Sel gt To return to the mix use related FXret channel Z4 To Link parameters eg 2 channels for stereo keyboard Master faders Channel faders All sends from one input To Copy parameters gt Hold down Copy and press the Sel or Mix key of the parameters to copy a Copy GEQ here Ye Sel ol o Ba alo _o Surface or Screen Sel Single processing block Use the Ganging screen Choose attributes e Ganging does not link the Gains or Trims Sel All channel processing not Gain or Trim Mix Sends and Assignments not Pre Post gt Now hold down Pas
14. switch Mix global setting ms feet meters samples Constant 1 3 octave 28 bands 31Hz 16kHz 12dB 2 overlapping frequency banks on strip faders SEL key resets frequency band to 0dB RTA following PAFLis displayed on strip meters 4 Band fully parametric 15dB Global setting for Mixes 20 20kHz or Analogue 20 200Hz 35 1kHz 500 15kHz 2k 20kHz Selectable LF Shelving Bell Hi Pass Bell Bell Selectable HF Shelving Bell Lo Pass Non constant Q variable 1 5 to 1 9th octave Classic Baxandall 12dB octave Self key In Out Sel listen 12dB octave Freq 20Hz 5kHz 12dB octave Freq 120Hz 20kHz 46dBu to 18dBu 1 1 to infinity 300us 300ms 100ms 2s Soft Hard Peak Manual RMS Manual VocalAuto OptoAuto PunchBag filter in out with sel listen Assignable source Latched Momentary PAFL Dim option 12dB octave 20Hz 2kHz To Groups Aux Main Matrix 24dB Sine White Noise Pink Noise Bandpass Noise 20 20kHz Level Mute To Groups Aux Main Matrix 31 Bands 1 3 octave 20 20kHz Follows selected PAFLsource Option to display dominant frequency 483 433 00 QULU UUA G QRU LUUA G vau nan SE 350 00 125 00 220 00 GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 33 Dimensions and Weights GLD 80 Mixer Unpacked Packed in shipping box Unpacked weight Packed weight GLD 112 Mixer Unpacked GLD AR2412 AudioRack Unpacked Packed in shipping box Unpacked weight Packed
15. using the Setup Control Surface Prefs screen GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 20 AP9989 iss 2 The Fader Banks Bank 1 oN Layer A Ork J C OPk y D Ork A Layer select keys A B C D The Fader Strip keys The GLD 80 mixer has 2 independent Fader Banks one with 12 fader strips the other with 8 fader strips The GLD 112 has 3 Fader banks with 12 8 and 8 faders Each Bank has 4 Layers This means that the GLD 80 can work with up to 80 fader control strips and the GLD 112 with up to 112 strips Any strip can be assigned as an Input channel Mix master FX send master FX Return engineers Wedge or IEM master DCA master or MIDI strip in any combination Strips can be left blank unassigned The Template Shows provide a logical assignment of the fader strips to give you a familiar starting point To change the fader strip assignment use the Setup Control Strip Assignment screen You can drag and drop to quickly reassign the strips 4 keys per strip provide quick access to important live mixing functions Lights when Sig O the channel is muted by a Mute DCA A Sel Mix PAFL Meter Displays audio signal activity for the channel or mix master Input channel metering is post processing pre fader Mix master metering is post fader post mute so you can check the signal present at the output The red PK indicator lights to warn that the signal is within 5dB of clipping It is multi point sensing
16. weight GLD AR2412 AudioRack Unpacked Packed in shipping box Unpacked weight Packed weight Mains Power GLD 80 GLD 112 GLD AR2412 GLD AR84 577 n i O88 2 9o 3 om 088 G Width x Depth x Height 730 x 577 x 159mm 28 7 x 22 7 x 6 2 930 x 730 x 290mm 36 6 x 28 6 x 11 4 16 5kg 36lbs 21 2kg 46 6lbs Width x Depth x Height 1000 x 577 x 159mm 39 4 x 22 7 x 6 2 Width x Depth x Height 483 x 220 x 137mm 19 x 8 6 x 5 4 3U rack 600 x 350 x 250mm 23 6 x 13 7 x 9 8 5kg 11lbs 6 4kg 14lbs Width x Depth x Height 483 x 220 x 48mm 19 x 8 6 x 1 9 1U rack 600 x 330 x 143mm 23 6 x 12 9 x 5 6 3kg 6 6lbs 4 4kg 9 71bs 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 95W max 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 110W max 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 70W max 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 20W max 9 9 088 01m0 i 088 D O 9 i 088 gma0 Y 9 t oh 008 D aO 088 G 09 jJ 088 088 088 o 000 Gego 000 GOPP D O88 a o o O o o 3 a i l O88 g GLD 80 730 1 0889 sobe GLD 112 1000 3 o j 09H G O88 AP99839 iss 2 0883 oT O88 Bg 9999 000 o 25 00 ALLEN amp HEATH www allen heath com Quick Start Mixing Guide For the new user or guest engineer to start mixing with GLD It a
17. 14 15 16 1718419 20 21 22 23 24 B 1121314 5 6 IEM W M tereo Aux all Post fade pre Comp 25 2627 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ca Slem w FX ret IFEX snd Mtx all Post fade post Comp 37 38139 40 41142143 45 6USB ol 1 2 PA s1 em w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A1 A2 A3 A4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A5 A6 sA1 sA1r O 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 sA2i sA2R sA3i sASR O AR84 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 sAdisA4rsAdi ASR AR84 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 sA6LsA6r LIEMR GLD 80 Talkback m USB lt In not patched 41 42 43 45 6 Playback Record dSNAKE EXPANDER I O Port Mi Out IP Skt1 48 HEMR W M for digital mic split re ae J GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 18 Template2 LRM also use for LCR This Template configures stereo LR plus Mono bus for working with a 3 way FOH mix You can change the type of 3 way Main mix from LR M switched bus to LR M mono sum of LR or LCR using the Setup Config Mixer Config screen LR Mono switched bus main mix 2 Groups 1 stereo 8 Auxes 6 mono 1 stereo 8 FX 4 assigned to strips 6 Matrix 2 mono 2 stereo 16 DCA Mute groups Talkback using mic socket 44 USB playback to CH47 48 Recording from stereo Matrix 1 Template3 Mon This Template configures the GLD as a dedicated monitor console with 18 mixes 6 mono mixes wedges fills 6 stereo mixes IEM Auto switching engineer s Wedge IEM 8 FX 2 assigned to strips Talkback using mic so
18. 5 degrees Celsius e Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight Make sure the mixer and rack ventilation slots are not obstructed and that there is adequate air movement around the equipment e Transport the mixer using a touring grade purpose designed flightcase with adequate foam lining and internal support for protection e Clean the control surface with a soft brush and dry lint free cloth Avoid the use of chemicals abrasives or solvents It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen amp Heath agent Contact details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen amp Heath web site Allen amp Heath do not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance repair or modification by unauthorised personnel GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 3 AP99839 iss 2 Packed contents registration and accessories GLD Chrome Edition Mixer mmmn Safety Sheet e Read this before starting bl al a a l o a This User Guide a Mains lead Check this is correct for your territory Register your product online at http Awww allen heath com support register product Table of Contents Read before Starting cccccccccecccceeeceeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseueeseeeseusesseesseeeseueeseeeeaes 3 Packed contents registration ANd accessories ccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeaes 4 Iijigete Cle o he tc ee ee E re er er er 5 GLD Sy
19. 6 dSNAKE Exp Out 1 8 ABIGE meee z T ME 1 cisizizizizizisis s sley S gt MEU daddddddnann i S eaan i GLD 2x AB168 SNAKE In 1 16 dSNAKE Out 1 8 Two digital stage boxes a Ss 32 remote mic inputs GD oS wane ys Sak tA Ga GGaakea C7 CO ___ dSNAKE Exp 1 16 dSNAKE Exp Out 1 8 Local Exp In 1 8 Local Exp Out 1 4 GLD AR2412 AB168 ECE Erte i O a AR84 Fully expanded AR system 48 in 30 out 48 remote mic inputs Exp GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 8 AP99839 iss 2 System block diagram The block diagram here shows the audio signal flow and processing through the GLD mixer The AudioRacks provide inputs as shown in the Remote Inputs box and outputs as shown in the Remote Outputs box These signals connect to the GLD via the SNAKE or EXPANDER ports Note the options available for AUX sends FX sends and global Direct Out Configuration possibilities are shown for the MIX masters Kinane GLD SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM 48 input channel x 30 bus x 20 mix channel DSP Engine Remote Inputs From AudioRacks Poo 30 assignable buses GRP AUX FX MAIN MTX PAFL INPUT CHANNEL x 48 CH1 44 mono ane 47 8 stereo Strip METER ay multi point Peak in T sit 0 porto a RackxX F MUTE FADER ASSIGN PAN TRIM POL T a COMP DELAY i IP to MAIN RTD RR YY SS s Ed tri a A LR TP to GRP Post Preamp Post HPF E Post Insert Post PEQ Post Comp Post Del
20. ALLEN amp HEATH GL CHROME EDITION 4a TiVi CAS RERE Lo ort DIGITAL MIXING SYSTEM User Guide Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest version available Publication AP9989 Issue 2 Limited One Year Manufacturer s Warranty Allen amp Heath warrants the Allen amp Heath branded hardware product and accessories contained in the original packaging Allen amp Heath Product against defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with Allen amp Heath s user manuals technical specifications and other Allen amp Heath product published guidelines for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of original purchase by the end user purchaser Warranty Period This warranty does not apply to any non Allen amp Heath branded hardware products or any software even if packaged or sold with Allen amp Heath hardware Please refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to the use of software EULA Details of the EULA warranty policy and other useful information can be found on the Allen amp Heath website www allen heath com legal Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units This warranty is not tra
21. Allen amp Heath could void the compliance of the product and therefore the user s authority to operate it The GLD range of products complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 2004 108 EC and the European Low Voltage directives 2006 95 EC GLD Chrome Edition User Guide AP9989 Issue 2 Copyright 2015 Allen amp Heath All rights reserved ALLEN amp HEATH Allen amp Heath Limited Kernick Industrial Estate Penryn Cornwall TR10 9LU UK http www allen heath com GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 2 AP9989 iss 2 IMPORTANT Read these instructions before starting Safety instructions Before starting read the Important Safety Instructions printed on the sheets supplied with the equipment For your own safety and that of the operator technical crew and performers follow all instructions and heed all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels System operating firmware The function of GLD Chrome Edition is determined by the firmware operating software that runs it This guide relates to Version 1 5 Chrome or later firmware The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Allen amp Heath web site transferred to USB key and then loaded into the mixer using the Firmware Update utility If the AudioRack firmware is different to that running on the mixer it is automatically updated by the mixer when the mixer powers up e Check the Allen amp Heath web site for the latest versio
22. Chrome lets you set up and work with up to 10 User Profiles including an Administrator and 9 Users You can set permissions and a password to restrict operator access to certain functions The User List Admin has access to all functions and can set permissions and allocate passwords if required Icons show if a User is ON active has a for the other users Up to 9 guest users may be password set or has a User Scene set configured and activated Touch to open the keypad and Apply a name for the Setup Audio Control Memory Confir selected User Mixer Config Networ User Profiles Touch to set or change the password This is entered twice to avoid errors User Name Guest You can add a comment to Password Change Password display here and on the Login screen For example Comment provide details about or For visiting engineer instructions for each user You can choose a User User Scene Scene which will recall when a different user with a mete Scene set logs in This does not recall when the same user logs in Choose No Scene if none is required User10 Touch to open the Set Permissions page Here you can enable or disable any combination of functions to restrict how Refer to the GLD Touch Screen Reference Guide for more information on much control and access using User Profiles and setting their Permissions you give each User Setup Memories Routing Input Grp Category tabs group the diff
23. FX Types Mode FX Short Return Channels 8 Stereo dedicated returns Controls FX Return PEQ Input Processing 48 Processing Channels Trim Polarity High Pass Filter Insert Delay Gate Sidechain Sidechain Lo Cut Filter Sidechain Hi Cut Filter Threshold Depth Attack Hold Release PEQ Type Frequency Range Analogue Ranges Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Bell Width Shelving Type Hi Pass Lo Pass Filter Compressor Sidechain Sidechain Lo Cut Filter Sidechain Hi Cut Filter Threshold Ratio Attack Release Knee Manual Types Auto Types Channel Direct Out Options 8 4 TFT 800x600 resolution 100mm motorised 2 Banks 12 8 4 Layers 80x strips 3 Banks 12 8 8 4 Layers 112x strips LCD per strip assignable backlight colours 10 assignable MIDI In and Out TCP IP Ethernet 8x RackFX engine Reverbs Delays Modulators Sub harmonics Pitch Shift Rotary Speaker De Esser Send gt Return Inserted Daisy Chain FX Adds to inputs for up to 56 sources to the mix Fader Pan Mute Routing to Grp Aux FX Main Same as Input Channel PEQ Mono 1 44 Stereo 45 46 47 48 24dB digital trim Normal Reverse 12dB octave 20Hz 2kHz Assign to any sockets In Out 4dBu 10dBV level Up to 85ms Bypass switch Input global setting ms feet meters samples Self key In Out Sel listen 12dB octave Freq 20Hz 5kHz 12dB octave Freq 120Hz 20kHz 72dBu to 12dBu O
24. Home screen is displayed At this point the yellow Lnk Err indicators of connected dSNAKE and EXPANDER ports start to flash steadily showing that the link between the mixer and racks is established The mixer Audio Sync LOCK indicator lights Finally the AudioRack Ready indicators light and you will hear a click as the output socket protection relays switch over lf the firmware in a connected AudioRack is not the same version as that in the GLD mixer then the mixer will automatically update the rack firmware during power up This takes a few seconds During this time the Lnk Err indicators on the AudioRack flash at a fast rate Once updated normal flash rate is restored To turn off the system The system must be powered down correctly Return to the Home screen To do this turn off any active Sel key whilst in the Processing view Touch the Power Down button A popup appears Confirm the action then turn the mixer and racks off using their power switches f the system is not powered down correctly there is a possibility recent changes may be lost f the system was not powered down as described above then a Not shut down correctly screen appears the next time the system Is turned on AP99839 iss 2 GLD Editor iPad apps and wireless router GLD Editor GLD Editor is an offline online tool for setting up and controlling a GLD system from a PC or Mac It is available free of charge and gives complete wired or wirele
25. Relay protected lt 750 4dBu OdB meter reading 22dBu 91dBu muted 20 20kHz Balanced Relay protected lt 750 OdBu OdB meter reading 18dBu 94dBu muted 20 20kHz 48kHz sampling rate RCA 600mV coax terminated input 750 XLR 2 5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Q Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out 20 20kHz minimum Gain Pad out Dynamic Range System Signal to Noise Frequency Response System peak level THD N System Line level THD N Headroom Internal operating Level dBFS Alignment Meter Calibration Meter Peak indication Meter Type Sampling Rate ADC DAC Latency USB Playback USB Record I O Port Card Options Operating Temperature 112dB 90dB 0 0 25dB 20Hz 0 0 5dB 20kHz 0 0055 68dBu 17dBu output 1kHz 0 0022 84dBu 9dBu output 1kHz 18dB OdBu 18dBu OdBFS 22dBu at XLR output OdB meter 18dBFS 4dBu at XLR out 3dBFS 19dBu at XLR out Fast peak response 48kHz 100PPM 24 bit Delta Sigma 24 bit Delta Sigma 1 49ms GLD 80 local XLR in to XLR out 0 68ms GLD 80 local XLR in to digital out 2 channel WAV FLAC 44 1 48kHz 2 channel 48kHz 16bit WAV 64 channel bi directional A amp H ACE MADI Dante ES Waves MMO O deg C to 35 degC 32 deg F to 95 deg F GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 32 Control Touch Screen Faders GLD 80 Fader Strips GLD 112 Fader Strips Strip Display SoftKeys MIDI Network FX Processing Internal
26. The strip LCD display The LCD strip above the faders displays information about the channels assigned to the faders Channels can each be named and have one of 8 backlight colours applied You can edit these names and colours to easily identify different channel and mix types or highlight certain instruments and sources Stereo Strip type Turns on when the channel has been made Safe from Scene recall User defined backlight Colour Turns on when the channel is assigned to one or more DCA groups User defined channel Name Touch the top left Name box in the Processing screen to open the Name and Colour edit page Strip Rotary setting Gain The lower section of the LCD displays the channel assignment to the currently selected Mix Pan Custom 1 Custom 2 Assignment Mix type Pre Post fader setting Send level Direct Out level HPF frequency Compressor threshold Unassigned Select the function of the strip Rotary controls using these keys The Custom keys are assigned using the Setup Control Surface Prefs screen Check that you have selected the correct function when working with the rotary controls PKO 6 _ O Ey Custom 2 Sig C Mute ie C Pre Post press Sel i Press and hold the Alt View key to see cae UOMM the Channel Number Socket Number or L C p fader dB value in place of the Name in the LCD display Alt view Choose the Alt View function
27. another speaker The Chair mic sensitivity and the amount that other channels are automatically ducked when the Chair is open can be set Best Mic On This option ensures a single participant activates the one microphone receiving the strongest signal This can prevent crosstalk phasing and ambience issues caused by multiple microphones triggering for the same voice The Chair mic is not part of the Best Mic On calculation Note We recommend you only select Best Mic On if all microphones involved are the same type and have similar positioning and gain Solo Each input has a solo option which opens the selected channel and turns all others down This is not additive Only one channel can be soloed at a time NOM Setup AMM Side Chain Filter Chair Settings Off Attenuation On Hold Time Chair Sensitivity 32 4 dB NOM Attenuation Chair Duck Level GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 27 AP99839 iss 2 Side Chain Filter Set High Pass and Low Pass filters to cut off frequencies below and above the normal speech range that may cause false triggering of the mics Off Attenuation Set the amount of shutoff for closed mics from 10dB to fully off On Hold Time Set the amount of time an open mic is held open once the trigger is removed from 100ms to 5 seconds The Chair mic is not affected by Hold Time NOM Attenuation Set the amount of attenuation applied per doubling of open mics from 3 to 6dB Chair Sensitivity Set the s
28. ay 1 ig i 7 OUT IP to AUX FX Source option per AUX mix _ Global option for DIRECT OUT Follow ai 9 Source 9 i Ls JSNAKE PS e EXPANDER ere Local Inputs Skt 41 44 MIC LINE 4 pay 2pgg GAIN eH ADC Input Skt 41 44 48V FX SHORT SEND x8 Sensitivity 15 to 60dBu ADC Sit 45 46 47 48 RCA Od nominal M Input Skt 45 48 ths ys Short Send Short Return or or USB Stereo Playback Any MIX Full IP Channel i USB Playback Input DIR OUT IP or MIX INSERT s WAV FLAC di Other RackFX Output Patch 1 0 Port VO In put 1 64 To GRP To GRP 64 Inputs 48kHz TALKBACK i SIG GEN H Remote Audio ACE ia PATCH from Press to Talk MAIN arkes phena 20 20kHz MUTE MAIN Digital Mic Split inputs MADI Input Skt 1 48 MATRIX creping MATRIX J ULL noe eae eee suas iis gg Waves From RackFX outputs PAFL Dim option ooo GRP AUX FX MAIN MTX PAFL namot Outputs To AudioRacks RackX1 8 Configuration 30 x Bus GRP AUX FX MAIN 20 x Mix processing GRP AUX MAIN MTX Configure GRP AUX FX mix Mono or Stereo Configure MAIN mix NONE monitors LR LCR LR M bus or LR M sum OUTPUT MIX MASTER GRP AUX MAIN Strip METER bes PATCH INSERT multi point peak AFL Skt VO Port or RackFX 28 band 1 3 octave FADER H e MUTE H giin iR only i PEQ GEQ COMP DELAY p Mix Output y SECO anh o Uae LMM 7 cies Heel i CRAIN 4 oo GRP to
29. ce audio outputs 6 analogue and 4 digital outputs 4 XLR line out skt 21 24 1 stereo RCA pair skt 25 26 1 SPDIF 2 channel digital out skt 27 28 1 AES 2 channel digital out skt 29 30 Any GLD signal can be patched to any socket I O Port options for system linking expansion recording and audio networking using one of the option cards available from Allen amp Heath 64 channel bi directional 48kHz audio EtherSound GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 11 ADAT iDR out Aviom Hearback AP9989 iss 2 Connect and power up Connect the main AudioRack Plug a Cat5 cable into the dSNAKE port at the rack and mixer Connect the dSNAKE Expander Plug a Cat5 cable into the EXPANDER port of the main AudioRack and the AR84 or AB168 Connect the Mixer Expander Plug a Cat5 cable into the EXPANDER port at the AR84 rack and mixer Plug in the mains power leads supplied with the mixer and racks Secure the leads by hooking them into the plastic clips If required the leads can be locked into these clips Use a T20 Torx starhead screwdriver to remove the fixing screw bnerfsehes OMS ohts steadily Fast flash on firmware auto update GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 12 To turn on the system Turn on power using the rear panel On Off switches GLD Chrome takes around 40 seconds to boot up Its screen lights white for a few seconds then turns black displaying its boot sequence A while later the
30. cket 44 USB playback to CH47 48 Recording from stereo Matrix 1 The engineer s IEM Wedge monitor is configured so that pressing a mono Aux wedge mix PAFL key will automatically mute the engineer s stereo IEM monitor Pressing a stereo Aux IEM mix PAFL key will mute the engineer s Wedge monitor AP99839 iss 2 A few things to know before starting Before working with GLD Chrome familiarise yourself with its control layout and operating principles The Touch Screen l Name and Colour Tabs to select the pages available for button the current screen Screen graph view for PEQ and dynamics aMecoOTON Screen select keys Touch a pick up box and drag the curve Values are displayed in the parameter buttons Overview Preamp Gate Insert PEQ Comp Delay Routing Press a key to select Processing that view Press the Meters key again to return to FX Processing view I O Scenes You can adjust parameters using the graph touch buttons or processing fa n p section rotary controls to r e Ea vaii Touch a parameter on the left of the screen the screen to highlight Setup it then turn the rotary to adjust its value Screen rotary control 63 0 Hz 362 Hz 1 53 kHz 9 90 kHz n u m Ganging Pull up tab opens additional controls and options for the current screen The Home Screen This screen displays after power up You can return here by turning off any active strip Sel key while in the
31. d to refresh the AllenHeathGLD folder to see this Note Do not change the folder name or browse inside the Firmware folder as doing this may cause firmware corruption Attempting to navigate or open files within this directory may cause your Operating System to leave behind temporary files which can invalidate your firmware Step4 Safely remove the USB key from your computer Click on the safely remove hardware icon in the bottom right of your screen to safely remove your USB key Step5 Plug the key into a USB port on the GLD Plug your USB key into either one of the USB ports on the GLD 80 Go to the Setup Utility Firmware screen and touch Update This will then detect your USB key and validate the firmware contents Step6 Perform the update Touch the Update button Do not interrupt this process When the firmware has been successfully installed touch the Reboot button The GLD will reboot with the new firmware installed Any AudioRacks currently connected or connected later to the GLD 80 will have their firmware automatically updated by the GLD 80 during their boot process Step7 Recall your settings Recall a Template Show or the User Show you saved before the update to restore your settings GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 30 AP99839 iss 2 Firmware update instructions for Mac Step1 Download the firmware Visit www allen heath com and download the latest GLD firmware Save the zipped file to your Desktop or folder of y
32. enes and Show memories e Scene Filters Safes crossfade and embedded Scene function e 10 User Profiles for restricted operator access e Get started quickly with Template Shows for classic FOH or Monitor configuration GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 6 AP99839 iss 2 GLD Systems and socket numbering The dSNAKE port on the GLD 80 or GLD 112 mixer can be connected to a main AR2412 or AB168 AudioRack The main AudioRack can be expanded by cascading to a second AudioRack AB168 or AR84 The EXPANDER port on the GLD mixer can only be connected to an AR84 The diagram below shows the interconnection and socket numbering of the system Each socket is identified by the device and socket number Any input socket or source can be patched to any of the 48 channels Any mix or signal can be patched to any of the output sockets dSNAKE Expander AB168 or AR84 Outputs nputs SNAKE Exp 1 16 dSNAKE Exp 1 8 ek n ganacadannnn aaanaagnnnnR Main dSNAKE device AR2412 or AB168 Mixer Expander ne d nputs utputs AR84 dSNAKE 1 24 dSNAKE 1 12 eal Exp 1 8 Local wr a aunat rl aaao oi BEGeaees Haag lererererarcrerey ler erereiliol Outputs Inputs GSNAKE Exp 1 8 dSNAKE Exp 1 4 Blicisitieecicic yj Outputs dSNAKE 1 8 Saaaaeddiaaaa sisisisisisisielersisis _ Inputs _ GSNAKE 1 16 ALLEWGHERTH ALLEN amp HEATH 80 VO Port Audio inputs
33. ensitivity of signal required to trigger a Chair mic open and therefore duck the other mics from 1 to 10 least to most sensitive Chair Duck Level Set the amount of attenuation applied to other mics when a Chair mic is open from 3 to 40dB D Classic Mode Audio Control Memory Config Utility Talkback SigGen AMM USB Audio Audio Sync Unlike NOM mode which uses gating and fixed gain attenuation D Classic uses a constant gain sharing algorithm to dynamically adjust the gain for each mic proportional to its input level Louder signals will receive more gain in the mix Priority Level For each channel you can set a priority level which will offset the amount of gain going into the mix calculation and therefore give a higher or lower artificial gain to that channel This is a variable slider with a range from 15dB low priority through OdB no offset in the middle to 15dB high priority at the top ON Any combination of mono channels 1 44 can be assigned to the AMM Stereo channels cannot be assigned to the AMM When switched to ON the AMM sets the channel fader to 0 and then takes automatic control using its own gain element just after each fader D Classic Setup AMM Side Chain Filter Side Chain Filter Set High Pass and Low Pass filters to cut off frequencies below and above the normal speech range that may cause false triggering of the mics D Classic does not provide Best Mic On Solo Chair or o
34. er here to view and play selected files rather than all audio on your USB key GLD creates this directory to store audio recordings GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 31 AP99839 iss 2 Specification Inputs XLR Mic Line Inputs Mic Line Preamp Input Sensitivity Analogue Gain Pad Maximum Input Level Input Impedance Mic Line Channel noise Mic EIN Unity gain Pad in Low gain 5dB Pad out Mid gain 30dB Pad out Mic Line Channel THD N Unity gain Pad in Low gain 5dB Pad out Mid gain 30dB Pad out RCA Line Inputs Input Sensitivity Trim Maximum Input Level Input Impedance RCA channel Noise RCA channel THD N Outputs XLR Outputs Output Impedance Nominal Output Maximum Output Level Residual Output Noise RCA Line Outputs Output Impedance Nominal Output Maximum Output Level Residual Output Noise Digital Outputs SPDIF AES3 2 ch XLR output System Balanced All XLR on GLD 80 and AudioRacks Fully recallable 60 to 15dBu 5 to 60dB 1dB steps 20dB 32dBu gt 4kQ Pad out gt 10kQ Pad in 20 20kHz Direct Out unbalanced out 127dB with 1500 source 90dBu 93dBu 89dBu 20 20kHz Direct Out unbalanced out 0 005 86dBu 1kHz OdBu output 0 003 89dBu 1kHz OdBu output 0 004 88dBu 1kHz OdBu output Unbalanced GLD 80 24 to 24dBu nominal OdBu 24dB recallable 18dBu gt 10kQ 92dBu 20 20kHz 0 0035 90dBu 1kHz OdBu output Balanced
35. erent types of user permissions available Utility PAFL setup Talkback setup and assignment Sia caneri List of permissions for the selected n Gicbal Diet parl category show if they are enabled ON or disabled OFF A description of the parameters affected for the highlighted permission is shown here Touch to enable or disable the highlighted permission ane Touch Apply to save your changes or Cancel to return to the User Profile page without saving To log in as a different user Go to the screen and select a User Touch Login The User can also be changed from the GLD power up Login screen which appears when a password is set for the current user If a password has been set then you are prompted to enter it when you log in turn the system on or lock and unlock the Surface If a User Scene has been set then this will be recalled but only if you are logging in as a different user GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 24 AP99839 iss 2 USB Recording and Playback Play back stereo audio tracks from a USB key and record any pair of GLD sources on to the key Audio Control Memory Config Utility Talkback SigGen USB Audio Audio Sync USB Audio Files Playback Path AllenHeathGLD USBRecord 15_Apr_18 23 26 wav Size 8704 KB 29_Dec_13 21 42 wav Last Modified 15 04 12 06 24 24PM 00 00 00 USB Space Next 1 Reset GLD80 Playback GLD Chrome can play back stereo WAV or FLAC files at 44 1 or 48KHz To a
36. f the list Use this Scene to instantly reset parameters without affecting the mix configuration user preferences or the other Scenes You can edit its Recall Filter to protect parameters you do not wish to reset For example you could set the filter to protect the patchbay and master strip assignments in a festival situation You can also set Scene Safes to protect selected parameters for all Scenes for example the patchbay or SoftKeys When creating your own User Show from a Template Show you can choose to overwrite the Scene 1 and 2 contents with your preferred settings rename them write in a description set their Recall Filters to reset selected parameters only or simply delete them You can still access the default reset using Scene 499 or 500 if needed XE GLD Firmware UI Scene Manager Cue List Editor Scene Safes Reset GLD80 Current Cue List Description 2 Reset GLD112 Reset to Template show default for GLD80 size mixer This scene ts duplicated at the end of the list _ 4 GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 16 AP9989 iss 2 Template1 LR This Template configures a traditional architecture and layout with stereo LR main mix for mixing FOH and Monitors from FOH This is the factory default Show loaded LR stereo main mix 4 Groups 2 stereo 8 Auxes 6 mono 1 stereo 8 FX 4 assigned to strips 6 Matrix 2 mono 2 stereo Recording from stereo Matrix 1 16 DCA Mute groups Talkback usin
37. g mic socket 44 USB playback to CH47 48 The Front of House main mix using a single master fader For example use these to EQ or compress groups of inputs such as drums backing vocal or radio mics or to send to a Matrix to create a different balance in fill soeakers or to group several inputs to record to mono or stereo tracks Typically used for monitor sends such as wedge speakers and stereo in ear systems 3 reverb and a delay effect are assigned to the faders 4 more effects send and returns can be assigned or inserted into channels or mixes Ready for use as additional soeaker sends such as delay fills and remote zones or for separately controlled recording broadcast and video feeds Set up ready to feed a stereo recording sourced from the main LR mix Its send and master are turned up Its output is patched to analogue and Spdif connections on the rear panel It is also patched as the source to the USB stereo recorder Use these for muting and controlling the levels of groups of signals such as drums vocals and effects 6 DCA masters are assigned to the faders You can assign more as required Rear panel mic input 44 is patched as the Talkback source For this reason CH44 is not assigned to the LR mix You can assign it to LR if you are not using talkback Playback from the USB key is patched to a stereo channel SoftKeys are Scene Safe
38. igh levels in the PA while setting the gains Use PAFL to check audio level and quality Set gain for the loudest speech expected Use the HPF and PEQ to tailor the sound for speech Set up the AMM Use the Setup Audio AMM screen This displays the current mode and assignments as well as blue bars showing the automatic gain settings Touch the Setup button to choose NOM or D Classic mode and adjust the available settings Assign the channels to the AMM When you turn an assignment ON its fader will automatically move to its 0 position The AMM takes over and keeps the mic closed until it picks up enough signal to trigger it Bring up the AMM in the mix Turn one mic on by having someone talk into it Raise the Group fader to set the required volume in the room GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 29 AP99839 iss 2 How to Update the GLD Chrome Firmware Go to the Setup Utility Firmware screen to check the current firmware version of running on the GLD Go to www allen heath com to check the latest version of GLD firmware available for download We recommend you check the Allen amp Heath web site regularly and keep your console updated with the latest firmware Note 1 Use a USB key with at least 40 MB of free space Delete any existing GLD Firmware on the key as described below Note 2 The firmware file transfer must not be interrupted Failure to complete the transfer may result in firmware corruption of the GLD Make sure the
39. ign Routing p a e ST Sea opopo ow All sends to one master Master faders Channel Mix view IP 8 Aux Aux2 hold re ON down Pre Post id I ae e o 0 M J wi Assign Routing Wee p a Channel faders All sends from one input DCA and Audio Group assign hold Ea bad 2 wn press Mix Assign pe m aa o a gt Q GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 22 Press a Main Mix master strip Mix key This is the normal mixing mode The Input strips present the channel faders The Master strips present the master mix faders Hold down the Assign key and press channel Mix keys to assign or de assign them from the main mix Current ON status is displayed on the lower part of the strip LCDs Press a Mix master strip Mix ke
40. justify network equipment of suitably high performance quality and reliability For best performance we recommend you choose a dual band wireless Good wireless range router with auto channel selection Use the more recent 5GHz band in Dual band 2 4 and 5GHz places where there is intense WiFi activity or interference in the more crowded 2 4GHz band A wireless router with auto channel selection l automatically sets itself to an available or least congested channel when Adjustable antennas you power it up Good security Auto channel select Refer to the Allen amp Heath website for more information on choosing wireless routers for use with GLD Chrome Recommended settings Set up the router You will need to connect it to a PC using a GLD default wired LAN connection Follow the instructions provided by the wireless router manufacturer to access its setup menus E Set the router IP add Thi tb tible with the GLD 7 et the router address This must be compatible wi e Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 console which has a default static IP address 192 168 1 50 and Router Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Go to the Setup Config Network Router IP 192 168 1 254 screen to check the current GLD settings Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 To work with the GLD you must give your wireless router a unique but DHCP 192 168 1 100 to 200 compatible IP address Some routers may have a default address that Security WPA is not compatible and must be changed
41. matically created on your USB key when you start a recording The AllenHeathGLD USBPlayback directory is automatically created when you select the Show Playback Files pull up option Or you can create it manually using your computer and add the files you wish to play back AP99839 iss 2 Working with the AMM Automatic Mic Mixer The Automatic Mic Mixer AMM provides automatic level control of multiple microphones for spoken word applications such as conferences and discussion panels involving several participants each with their own mic around a table This improves intelligibility and can reduce the risk of feedback by reducing the levels of mics which are not being spoken into Once set the AMM needs little or no change at all whilst still allowing the engineer to maintain absolute control of the mix Note The AMM is intended for speech applications not music Operating Principles The AMM works by automatically reducing the mix level proportional to the microphone activity at any time It adds an automatic gain element and derives a trigger source within each assigned channel The following diagram shows the signal flow through each input channel PREAMP INSERT Auto Mic Mixer Available for CH1 44 The AMM takes control by first setting each assigned channel fader to 0 OdB unity gain thus effectively passing the signal unaffected through the fader and then using its own post fade gain element to make its automa
42. mics plus 2 stereo inputs e Easy to use quick access analogue style interface with 8 4 colour touch screen e Remote I O using dSNAKE Cat5 digital snake up to 120m 400 length e High grade 1dB step recallable mic line preamps e 48 channels into 30 buses into 20 mix outputs assignable mono stereo Group Aux FX Main Matrix e 8 stereo RackFX engines with dedicated return channels total 56 sources to the mix e AMM Automatic Mic Mixer with up to 44 mic contributions and two modes of operation e 64 channel I O audio networking option cards for FoH Monitor split recording link to iLive and more e Full processing on all inputs Preamp trim polarity HPF insert Gate PEQ Compressor Delay e Full processing on all outputs Ext input Insert PEQ GEQ Compressor Delay e Dedicated keys for quick Copy Paste Reset of mixes and processing parameters e Input insert and output soft patchbays e Virtual write on strip 8 colour backlight LCD strip display for naming and colour coding e User assignable SoftKeys e 16 DCA Mute groups e Compatible with the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system and Aviom A Net 16 e USB stereo recording and playback e Built in Talkback RTA display Signal Generator e Monitor mode features Input override output PAFL engineer s Wedge and IEM strips e GLD Remote and OneMix iPad apps for wireless mixing and parameter control e MIDI In Out and Network ports e Libraries Sc
43. n User Guide 26 AP99839 iss 2 NOM Mode Setup Audio Control Memory Config Utility Talkback SigGen AMM USB Audio Audio Sync 1 0 Port NOM Number of Open Mics mode evolved from the AMM developed for the Allen amp Heath IDR8 installed sound processor NOM mode acts as a gate turning an input on when a threshold is passed The level adjustment for each open input is equal and depends on the number of microphones open and the NOM attenuation parameter which sets the amount of attenuation applied for every doubling of open microphones Adaptive Threshold You do not need to set the open mic threshold NOM mode senses the background ambient noise level and automatically adjusts the open threshold level to ensure consistent triggering regardless of background noise Ambience Maintenance Keeps the last open microphone locked on until another channel is opened to ensure consistent ambient noise is maintained especially important in a broadcast environment If just one microphone is active in the AMM then it is held open to maintain ambience ON Any combination of mono channels 1 44 can be assigned to the AMM Stereo channels cannot be assigned to the AMM When switched to ON the AMM sets the channel fader to 0 and then takes automatic control using its own gain element just after each fader Chair Priority You can set a channel as Chair to give it higher priority over the other channels for example to let a chairman override
44. n of GLD and this user guide Software licence agreement By using this Allen amp Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at www allen heath com legal Further information For further information about GLD Chrome Edition please refer to the user guides associated with each system component A single sheet Quick Start Mixing Guide is provided at the end of this user guide Also refer to the GLD Touch Screen Reference Guide available online and the on screen Help Manual available on the mixer Refer to the Allen amp Heath website for additional downloads resources knowledgebase and technical support General precautions e To prevent damage to the controls and cosmetics avoid placing heavy objects on the control surface obstructing movement of the motorised faders scratching the surface or touch screen with sharp objects or rough handling and vibration e Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination Avoid dust or small objects getting into the fader slots Cover the mixer when it is not being used for a long period e Computer and touch screen technology can be affected by extreme cold If the equipment has been stored in sub zero temperatures allow time for it to reach normal operating temperature before use at the venue Recommended operating temperature for GLD Chrome Edition is 5 to 3
45. nd in line of sight of the iPad where possible It can help to place it high up to avoid obstacles such as people and equipment Avoid locating it behind pillars or walls near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers 14 AP99839 iss 2 Recall a Template Show as a starting point GLD Chrome has a fully configurable audio architecture control layout and socket patching letting you customise the way you work It would be a daunting task for the new user if we gave them a blank canvas to start from scratch Instead we have provided a set of Template Show memories which give you a choice of classic console format to load in as a quick starting point These present the familiar architecture and logical layout of well equipped analogue consoles Once you are comfortable working with GLD you can make changes to your set up and save these as your own User Shows These let you archive and recall the complete configuration and setup Use Scenes for instant store and recall of band sound checks theatre cues and different event settings Scenes are stored within the Show A Show memory stores the complete GLD setup This includes Current settings Mix configuration User preferences All Scene memories All Libraries A default show is already loaded when the GLD is shipped from the factory This is Template1 LR You can load a different Template as your starting point if you wish To load a Template Show Go to the Setup Memory
46. nd touch Update This will then detect your USB key and validate the firmware contents Step6 Perform the update Touch the Update button Do not interrupt this process When the firmware has been successfully installed touch the button The GLD will reboot with the new firmware installed Any AudioRacks currently connected or connected later to the GLD 80 will have their firmware automatically updated by the GLD 80 during their boot process Step7 Recall your settings Recall a Template Show or the User Show you saved before the update to restore your settings The AllenHeathGLD folder is located in the root directory of your USB key Event Logs are copied to this directory You can USB directory structure email them to Allen amp Heath Tech Support if they require further investigation E Cy AllenHeathGL_p A Delete the Firmware directory as described in Step 2 above before unzipping a new version of firmware to ic EventLogs your key Do not browse this directory as opening 3 Firmware files may result in the firmware failing to update Tam Libraries The GLD uses these directories to store the 1 parameter Libraries and User Shows pe oO GLD creates this folder when you open the Setup co UISBPlayback 4 Audio USB Audio screen Options pull up and 3 USBRecord choose the Show Playback Files option Create this directory if it does not already exist and copy audio files from your comput
47. ng of sockets Power On indicator Ready indicator Lights yellow when the output sockets are ready to pass audio after power up Cooling fan Do LEDlamp with built in to channels not block this dimmer opening The LOCK indicator lights when the audio is sync locked Q TAN gt XON ALLEN amp HEATH X os GLD 80 a it gt e N VO Port WAY AV i 3 ZF 2 Audio outputs taal Hee a fe COP 080 MIDI In Out I O Port See below Network Ethernet port for wireless router GLD Editor or TCP IP control dSNAKE link This is the mixer link to the main AR2412 or AB168 AudioRack It carries audio inputs and outputs including the sends to the ME 1 personal monitoring sysiem Connect using a touring grade Cat5 cable up to 120m 396 long The Lnk Err indicator flashes at a steady rate when the link is established EXPANDER link You can plug an AR84 expander in here The AR84 can be located near the mixer to provide more local I O on stage or at a remote location Connect using a touring grade Cat5 cable up to 120m 396 long The Lnk Err indicator flashes at a steady rate when the link is established Q e lt 7 gt h y A 21 2 23 a S o Nes ey A eed p eS S Af Une owt Une out SS 45 46 47 48 amp se wae Mains power IEC input socket and Np R at at Mic Line in On Off switch a AES 29 30 27 28 W Digital out Surfa
48. nsferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Allen amp Heath nor its approved service centres shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages or breach of any express or implied warranty of this product Conditions Of Warranty The equipment has not been subject to misuse either intended or accidental neglect or alteration other than as described in the User Guide or Service Manual or approved by Allen amp Heath Any necessary adjustment alteration or repair has been carried out by an authorised Allen amp Heath distributor or agent The defective unit is to be returned carriage prepaid to the place of purchase an authorised Allen amp Heath distributor or agent with proof of purchase Please discuss this with the distributor or the agent before shipping If the unit is to be repaired in a different country to that of its purchase the repair may take longer than normal whilst the warranty is confirmed and parts are sourced Units returned should be packed in the original carton to avoid transit damage DISCLAIMER Allen amp Heath shall not be liable for the loss of any saved stored data in products that are either repaired or replaced Check with your Allen amp Heath distributor or agent for any additional warranty information which may apply If further assistance is required please contact Allen amp Heath Ltd Any changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by
49. o apply a name before the recording starts OPTIONS pull up to choose which audio files to show in the list and select single repeat or continuous playback Playback Recording status shown here You can touch this while in any screen to open the USB Audio screen Recording Format WAV files at 48kHz Recording time Maximum recommended recording time for one track 3 hours Memory required 188KB sec Therefore allow e 11 5MB per minute e 700MB per hour To assign a recording source Use the O Surface screen For example record the main mix a stereo group aux or matrix or two independent mono signals USB recording is fed from Stereo Matrix1 in the factory Template Shows Check recording level If you are using a source other than the Main mix for example a stereo Matrix then check that the send level to the source and its master fader are turned up Check that there is signal displayed on the source meter To start the recording Touch the Record button This opens the name keypad The default date time name can be overwritten using the keypad Default example 15 Apr_18 23 26 wav Touch Apply to start the recording The elapsed time and remaining time available on the USB key is shown A red circle in the status bar in all screens indicates that the GLD is recording to the key To stop the recording Touch the Record button again USB Folders The AllenHeathGLD USBRecord directory is auto
50. obally Recall of 500 Scenes of selected Scenes screen Safe using this screen Scene M anager Current Cue List 0 _ The last Scene recalled and the Scene highlighted in the list ready to be recalled are displayed in the status bar When the Scene is recalled its name briefly flashes green to confirm the action Scene Editing Confirmation Cue List Editor Scene Safes Crosstade Time Touch to open the keypad and name the Scene Set a crossfade time to affect faders send levels and pan Type in a description for the Scene Touch to recall the selected Scene Touch to view and edit the Recall Filter for the selected Scene Delete the selected Scene Store the current settings to the selected Scene This will overwrite existing Scene settings Embedded Scene Recall function refer to the Help manual Touch to Copy the currently selected Scene ready to be pasted to one or more other Scene positions This copies the Scene contents but not its name Highlight a Scene in the list then touch Paste to overwrite its contents with those of the copied Scene It also copies the settings of the Recall Filter You can paste one Scene to multiple positions in the list Touch OPTIONS to turn the Scene Editing Confirmation option on or off This affects Scene Store Recall Delete and Copy using the Scene Manager page GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 23 AP9989 iss 2 User Profiles GLD
51. our choice You may also wish to keep a copy of this zip file as a backup of this version of firmware Step2 Remove any previous GLD Firmware from your USB key Plug a USB key into your computer If you have previous GLD firmware already on your key look in its AllenHeathGLD folder and delete the existing Firmware directory and also the Firmware md5 file in the AllenHeathGLD folder Do not delete the other directories Step3 Extract the Zip file and copy the folder to your USB key Navigate to where you have saved the GLD firmware zip file Double click on the zip file to extract its contents this may have automatically been done for you You will now see a folder called AllenHeathGLD Copy this folder to the root directory of the USB key Check that a new Firmware directory has appeared under the AllenHeathGLD folder on your USB key You may need to refresh the folder to see this Note Do not change the folder name or browse inside the Firmware folder as doing this may cause firmware corruption Attempting to navigate or open files within this directory may cause your Operating System to leave behind small temporary system files which can invalidate your firmware Step4 Eject the USB key from your computer You can do this by clicking on the small eject icon by the USB key in Finder Step5 Plug the key into a USB port on the GLD Plug your USB key into either one of the USB ports on the GLD 80 Go to the Setup Utility Firmware screen a
52. r off adjust the value of a highlighted parameter USB ports For transferring Show files Libraries and event logs stereo playback and recording to USB and for updating system firmware Headphones Level control and 1 and 3 5mm sockets Press to Talk Talkback source and destination is assigned using the Setup Audio screen Help Touch the button to open the built in Help Manual SoftKeys User assignable functions using the Setup Control screen Safes Make one or more channels safe from Scene recall by holding down the Safes key and then pressing channel Mix keys A Safes Map is also available to make selected parameters safe Freeze in Layers Hold down then press strip Mix keys to temporarily keep a channel visible across all layers To assign channels to strips use the Setup Control screen GEQ on Faders Presents the GEQ for a Selected mix on the faders Press to toggle between high and low frequencies Frequency values are shown on the strip LCD displays The mix master fader is presented on the right hand strip while in this mode AP99839 iss 2 GLD Chrome Mixer rear connectors GLD sockets can be patched using the O screen Surface audio inputs 8 analogue inputs 4 mic line XLR skt 41 44 2 stereo RCA pairs skt 45 48 4 pin XLR Lamp socket We recommend the use of the Allen amp Heath Any socket can be patched to any channel The default is one to one mappi
53. rietary Allen amp Heath SNAKE protocol AR2412 24 Mic Line in 12 Line out Rack mount LLEN amp HEATH AR2412 AudioRack Fy G F Fat 2 t gt 3 tr ANY k EXPANDER Bi te N Amato AR84 8 Mic Line in 4 Line out Rack mount SN 55 e i ta A ma pam Cem Cm Yh R AN ade EXPANDER To connect to an AR84 or AB168 for expansion MONITOR To connect to the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system or Aviom A Net 16 systems dSNAKE To connect to the GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital snake EXPANDER To connect to the Expander port of the AR2412 AB168 or connect directly to the GLD mixer AB168 16 Mic Line in 8 Line out Floor shelf or rack mount EXPANDER To connect to a second AB168 or AR84 for expansion Also compatible with the Allen amp Heath ME personal mixing system dSNAKE To connect to the GLD mixer using a Cat5 digital snake ALLEN amp HEATH AB168 AudioRack GLD accessories Refer to the Allen amp Heath website for information on recommended cable types The following accessories are available from Allen amp Heath AH9650 100m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors AH9981 50m drum of EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors AH9651 20m EtherFlex Cat5 with locking Neutrik EtherCon connectors LEDLampxX Variable brightness 18 gooseneck lamp with right angled 4 pin XLR connector AP8806 black
54. s and weights ccccceccseccseeeceeeneeeneeeneeeseeeseeeneeeseeeneeeaeeeseeeneesaeeenees 33 Quick start Sh h ircen ee 34 GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 4 AP9989 iss 2 Introduction Combining supreme ease of use with a wealth of advanced functionality GLD Chrome Edition is a digital mixing system fast to learn for the new recruit and with the sophistication to satisfy the most demanding veteran engineer GLD Chrome Edition takes the acclaimed GLD concept to the next level with sleek new styling reflecting an array of powerful new features GLD Chrome Edition components There are two GLD Chrome Edition mixers available the GLD 80 with 20 faders and the larger GLD 112 with 28 faders The DSP is located in the mixer and can process 48 channels x 30 buses x 20 mix outputs plus 8 RackFX internal effects devices with dedicated return channels bringing the total number of sources able to feed the mix to 56 The rear panel provides connections for 8 inputs and 10 outputs plus a Slot to fit one of several audio networking cards available from Allen amp Heath The mixers differ only in size number of faders and SoftKeys They both provide the same channel count and rear panel I O Adding one or a combination of the available AudioRacks lets you configure systems with up to 48 remote mic inputs in addition to the mixer rear connections This gives you a distributed audio system with convenient Cat5 digital snake based on the prop
55. s muted by a DCA master assigned to it While a Mix is active Hold down Assign and press strip Mix keys to toggle the assignments on or off Hold down Pre Post and press strip Sel keys to Sel opens the channel processing for toggle sends pre or post fade the selected strip Toggle all on off or pre post while a master is selected by pressing the master strip Mix or Sel key instead of the channel keys Mix presents the sends for the selected strip on faders and shows the related assignments and pre post settings in the strip LCD displays PAFL selects either PFL pre fade listen or AFL after fade listen according to preferences set in the Setup Audio screen Input overrides Output mix PAFL The touch screen lower toolbar displays the currently selected mix You can return to the Main mix by turning the selected Mix off or by turning on then off any other Mix key Alt View Hold down to view the channel or socket numbers in place of the name in the LCD displays Set this preference in the Setup Control screen GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 10 Copy Paste Reset Hold down Copy and press any Sel or Mix key to put its related mix or processing parameters on to the clipboard Then hold down Paste and press a strip Sel or Mix key to paste its contents to that channel Hold Reset and press a key to reset the related parameters to factory default Hold Reset and push a fader to set it to 0 o
56. s the processing for the input or master assigned to it Further parameter control is available using the touch screen Processing screen Touch Screen For status display system setup and memory management To see details and a graphical view of the processing for the channel or master currently selected make sure it is in Processing mode The keys select the screen mode Use the rotary control to Routing select key to display the assignments and sends for the Selected strip in the touch screen while in Processing mode Main PAFL meters Strip LCD display to show channel status information and user defined Name and Colour Strip rotary controls Their function is selected using these keys Gain Pan Custom 1 and 2 assignable using the Setup Control screen Strip meters The top red indicator lights when a peak is detected at any point in the channel signal path These meters also display RTA activity while in GEQ on Faders mode Fader Banks 2 3 groups of motorised faders with 4 layers each 80 control strips on GLD 80 112 on GLD 112 Provides control of the Input channel FX return Mix master DCA engineer s Wedge or IEM monitor or MIDI assigned using the Setup Control screen Assign and Pre Post access keys for the Mute mutes the channel assigned to selected mix the strip It affects pre and post fade sends The DCA indicator lights when the channel i
57. ss control of the mixer GLD Editor offers the ability to configure the system offline before the show and control the mix live using a laptop with standard network connection or wi fi Different tasks can be performed on Editor and the GLD mixer at the same time There are two operating modes Offline Prepare your channel plot and surface layout edit guest engineer Show files before transferring them to USB key to load into a GLD at the venue Online Editor adds a second virtual control surface to the GLD system providing simultaneous control Editor can connect as either a master uploads settings to the mixer or a slave downloads mixer settings iOS apps GLD Remote and GLD OneMix allow wireless control of mixing and processing using one or more iPads GLD Remote allows simultaneous control of different functions by more than one engineer for example One engineer controlling the FOH mix at the GLD surface and another controlling monitors on stage using an iPad GLD OneMix allows personal monitor control for the musicians Get the apps Download the app from the Apple Store You can open it in Demo mode without a GLD connected to get a feel for how it operates and to read the Help Manual within the app Make sure the Apps and GLD firmware versions are compatible Check the Allen amp Heath website for the latest firmware Choose a router wireless access point GLD Chrome apps are professional mixing tools that
58. ssign USB playback to an Input Channel Patch USB Playback to input channels using the O Surface screen or the channel Preamp screen USB playback is assigned to Ch 47 48 in the factory Template Shows To select a track to play back Plug in a USB key with the audio files you wish to play back Set the OPTIONS in the pull up Scroll through the list and touch to highlight a track Information on the track including file path size and date is displayed To start the playback Use the transport buttons to Play Pause Stop and select Next or Previous track A blue arrow in the lower toolbar in all screens shows a track is playing Play Repeat Next Track Current Track Show Recorded Files Show Show All Files Playback Files Open the OPTIONS pull up to set playback options Play Next Track Single or continuous playback Repeat Current Track Continuously play a single track Show All Files List all audio files in all directories found on the USB key Show Playback Files List audio files found in the USBPlayback sub directory only Show Recorded Files List audio files found in the USBRecord sub directory only GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 25 Audio file list shows the tracks available to play back Playback controls and information about the currently selected track Patching information and shortcut to O screen Recording control to start stop the recording Opens the screen keypad t
59. ssumes a mixer already configured for the show To learn more about configuration memories and advanced functions read the on screen Help Manual and User Guide AP8561 1 See where Input and Master Faders Press Alt View to view channel or socket are by pressing Layer keys A B C D and reading the displays To change the strip assignments use the Setup Control screen e Alt View E numbers or fader dB value in place of Name Set option in Setup Control screen DOA 080e See how the Sockets are patched using the O screen To change the socket assignments touch and select from drop down menu e0 Ep0 e oO Stereo Strip type Channel is Safe from Scene recall User defined backlight Colour User defined channel Name Assigned to one or more DCA groups Select rotary function E Channel assignment a ae to current Mix Do Of Assignment Mix type Pre Post send s i Touch to change Name and Colour Channel Name J For parameters on screen Processing must be active Routing D Touch a parameter adjust using
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62. ther setup functions GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 28 AP99839 iss 2 Scenes and the AMM AMM settings are stored in GLD Scenes However these can be made globally safe from Scene recall using the Scenes Scene Safes screen Others tab They can also be filtered out of individual Scene recall by highlighting a Scene in the list touching its Recall Filter button to access its filter Others tab and blocking the AMM item User Permissions and the AMM AMM settings can be protected from selected users by disabling the AMM item in the Setup Config User Profiles screen Permissions page Setup tab Using the AMM Set up and position the microphones It is best to use the same type of microphone and position them so that the participants are not too close or too far from each To avoid false triggering and phasing the distance from each voice to its mic should be closer than the distance between the mics The distances from each mic to voice should be similar for consistent operation Set up an Audio or DCA Group for master control Decide which mic channels to use for the AMM Before assigning to the AMM we recommend you either route these via an audio Group to the LR mix remember to also unassign these channels from the LR mix or assign a DCA Group to them This gives you a master fader and mute for quick overall control Set the mic gain and processing It is best to start with the Group master fader down to avoid unexpected h
63. tic adjustments It is typical to leave the faders at 0 but they can be adjusted if the engineer wishes to make additional post AMM level changes manually to adjust the relative balance between mics in the mix The AMM affects all channel post fade sends but not pre fade sends such as monitors The AMM determines when microphones are open detects a level or speech by analysing the channel signals at their pre Insert point The PEQ Comp and fader do not affect AMM signal detection The AMM uses a complex algorithm to automatically optimise the overall gain by adjusting the microphone levels sent to the mix according to how many mics are open If just one mic is open then its level is passed through at OdB and the others are attenuated If several mics are open the overall gain is automatically reduced Additional features allow ambience to be maintained crosstalk and false triggers to be eliminated and microphones to be selected as Chair to take priority over others by ducking their levels The AMM is assigned and set up using the Setup Audio AMM screen This displays the current mode and assignments as well as blue bars showing the automatic gain settings Once channels are assigned the screen lower right toolbar presents an AMM button to give you quick access to the AMM page from any other screen Touch the button to open the page You can choose one of two operating modes using the Setup page GLD Chrome Editio
64. to 60 dB 50us to 300ms 10ms to 5s 10ms to 1s 4 Band fully parametric 15dB Global setting for Inputs 20 20kHz or Analogue 20 200Hz 35 1kHz 500 15kHz 2k 20kHz Selectable LF Shelving Bell Hi Pass Bell Bell Selectable HF Shelving Bell Lo Pass Non constant Q variable 1 5 to 1 9th octave Classic Baxandall 12dB octave Self key In Out Sel listen 12dB octave Freq 20Hz 5kHz 12dB octave Freq 120Hz 20kHz 46dBu to 18dBu 1 1 to infinity 300us 300ms 100ms 2s Soft Hard Peak Manual RMS Manual VocalAuto OptoAuto PunchBag Individual Trim per channel Source follow Fader follow Mute global for all AP99839 iss 2 Mix Processing 20 Mix Channels External Input Trim Polarity Insert Delay GEQ Type Gain GEQ Fader Flip Mode PEQ Type Frequency Range Analogue Ranges Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Bell Width Shelving Type Hi Pass Lo Pass Filter Compressor Sidechain Sidechain Lo Cut Filter Sidechain Hi Cut Filter Threshold Ratio Attack Release Knee Manual Types Auto Types Talkback Mode High Pass Filter Routing Level Trim Signal Generator Sine Bandpass sweep Controls Routing RTA Source Peak Band Indication Configure as mono stereo Groups Aux Main Matrix Mains None LR LCR LR M bus LR M sum Assignable source 24dB digital trim Normal Reverse Assign to any sockets In Out 4dBu 10dBV level Up to 170ms Bypass
65. water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD 80 AP9263 black water repellent polyester soft cover for GLD 112 GLD Chrome Edition User Guide 5 AP99839 iss 2 ME Personal Mixing System GLD Chrome Edition can interface directly with the Allen amp Heath ME Personal Mixing System to allow musicians performers and presenters to control their own monitor mix without using up GLD mix buses ME 1 40 channel personal mixer ME U 10 ports PoE hub for parallel connection ALLEN amp HEATH METE Personai montor Hub ENAKE MONTOR Outputs with Powar ALLEN amp HEATH ai 7N 8 Kutwa hapot Port 6 600 pal PSS Oll leyy amp Lewel Pan ipn Se gg amp amp amp Refer to the Allen amp Heath website for more information Compatibility with GLD iLive and Qu Shows and Libraries created with older GLD systems can be loaded on a GLD Chrome system Shows created with GLD Chrome can be loaded on older GLD systems running firmware version V1 5 or later GLD and GLD Chrome Edition are not compatible with iLive components firmware Libraries or Show files However they are compatible with the range of audio networking cards letting you interface easily between GLD and iLive or other systems via ACE MADI EtherSound Waves SoundGrid or Dante GLD and GLD Chrome Edition are not compatible with Qu firmware Libraries or Show files GLD Chrome Edition Key features e Plug and play components for systems from 4 to 44
66. which means it detects peak activity at several points in the signal chain and can therefore keep a check on signal activity throughout the channel path Note If the top red LED lights before the rest of the meter or while the channel fader is down this means that the signal is peaking earlier in the channel path Press Sel to open up the channel processing and check signal activity Note GLD meters are fast response digital absolute peak meters This ensures you keep control and avoid digital clipping of signals including those with very fast dynamics It does mean the GLD meters may read hotter than those on other consoles you are used to It is perfectly ok to work with meters reading well into the yellow but back the level off if the red PK LED flashes Mute Turns off the channel signal Affects the main mix and pre fade and post fade sends This is important in live mixing for example to mute an acoustic guitar in both the FOH mix and monitors when the musician unplugs it Sel Instantly selects the processing for the channel The rotary control section to the left of the touch screen becomes active to control the Preamp HPF PEQ Gate and Compressor for that channel To see and adjust the processing using the touch screen make sure the screen Processing key is selected Mix Puts the send levels and assignments of the associated channel or master onto the fader strips For example you can work with all the sends to one Aux shown
67. y Use this to work with Aux and FX sends The Input strips change to present all the send levels to the selected mix The Master strips present the master mix faders Hold down the Assign key and press channel Mix keys to assign or de assign them from the selected mix Hold down the Pre Post key and press channel Sel keys to toggle each source pre or post fader Current PRE status is displayed on the lower part of the channel strip LCDs You can quickly set all assignments on or off or all sources pre or post fader by pressing the Master strip Mix or Sel key instead of a channel key as described above Press an Input Channel strip Mix key Use this to work with Aux and FX sends The Input strips remain as Channel Faders The Master strips change to present all sends from the selected channel Hold down the Assign key and press master Mix keys to assign or de assign the channel from each mix Hold down the Pre Post key and press master Sel keys to toggle the channel pre or post fader to each mix Current status is displayed on the master strip LCDs Press a Group Master strip Mix key Use this to assign channels to the Audio and DCA groups The Input and Master faders are not affected Hold down the Assign key and press channel Mix keys to assign or de assign the channels from the group AP9989 iss 2 Working with Scenes GLD Chrome has 500 Scene memories These are snapshots of the live mixing parameters The
68. y store all current mix settings but not the bus configuration and user preferences Use Scenes to store parameter changes you want to recall instantly for example cues during a theatre production or sound checked bands during a music show Use Shows to store and archive the complete GLD setup including its bus configuration user preferences and all Scene memories A Scene stores all parameter settings A Recall Filter is available for each Scene to let you choose which parameters to recall For example work with just the channel fader levels and mutes for a range of Scenes or change an EQ on one channel using a Scene You can name Scenes add a description copy and paste their settings to other Scenes delete their contents and create Cue Lists from selected Scenes arranged in any order and repeated any number of times Global Scene Safes can be set to protect selected parameters being overwritten by the Scene system These can be set using the Scene Safes screen You can also fully protect a channel or master from Scene recall by pressing the Safes key together its strip Mix key For example to protect background music and continuity announcement while a band sound check is recalled Refer to the GLD Touch Screen Reference Guide for more information on using Scenes and the other functions accessed via the screen Create name save and Choose to make select Display the full list Display a Cue List load Cue Lists using this parameters gl

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